Now hiring: Assistant Professor-in-Residence in Biology
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the
position is filled. Candidates who submit their materials by May 12,
2024 are assured full consideration.
The Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences, in the Division of Liberal Arts, at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD),
invites applications for a full-time faculty member in biology for a
term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor-in-Residence or
Associate Professor-in-Residence, to commence fall 2024
. This position is for a 1-year term appointment (Academic Year 24/25). Rank will be dependent on experience.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in Biology, Ecology, or other related fields with an emphasis on living systems, biological, and/or applied sciences
- Teaching at the college level as an instructor of record
- Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching, with a clear ability to teach a diverse student body and employ inclusive pedagogies
- Demonstrated record of excellence in undergraduate teaching
- Demonstrated record of publication or other evidence of an active research agenda
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty and students from multiple disciplines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Research experience in biology, biomimicry, or biomaterials
- Research experience in sustainability and/or regenerative processes
- Experience collaborating with designers and/or non-scientists
- Comfort working within interdisciplinary teams
- Experience with industry or corporate sponsors
